McConaughey got his start as David Wooderson in 'Dazed and Confused.' That was also the first time he uttered his iconic "alright alright alright" on the big screen.
McConaughey got his start as David Wooderson in 'Dazed and Confused.' That was also the first time he uttered his iconic "alright alright alright" on the big screen.
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In the 2000's, McConaughey became famous for starring in romantic comedies, such as 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' 'The Wedding Planner,' and 'Failure to Launch.'
In the 2000's, McConaughey became famous for starring in romantic comedies, such as 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' 'The Wedding Planner,' and 'Failure to Launch.'
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McConaughey transformed his career by taking on gritty, edgy roles in less mainstream movies. He gained praise for his work in 'Bernie,' 'Mud,' and 'Magic Mike.'
McConaughey transformed his career by taking on gritty, edgy roles in less mainstream movies. He gained praise for his work in 'Bernie,' 'Mud,' and 'Magic Mike.'
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McConaughey won a Golden Globe and earned his first Oscar nomination for his role as Ron Woodruff in 'Dallas Buyers' Club.
McConaughey won a Golden Globe and earned his first Oscar nomination for his role as Ron Woodruff in 'Dallas Buyers' Club.
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McConaughey stars alongside Woody Harrelson in HBO's new drama 'True Detective.'
McConaughey stars alongside Woody Harrelson in HBO's new drama 'True Detective.'
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McConaughey has a production company, a clothing line, and a non-profit -- all named after his motto, 'just keep livin'.' His foundation pushes high schoolers to lead healthy, active lives.
McConaughey has a production company, a clothing line, and a non-profit -- all named after his motto, 'just keep livin'.' His foundation pushes high schoolers to lead healthy, active lives.
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McConaughey is married to Brazilian model Camila Alves. They have three children and live in Austin, Texas.
McConaughey is married to Brazilian model Camila Alves. They have three children and live in Austin, Texas.
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